Lechuza Delta 20 Self-Watering Planters Review | Christmas Gift Guide

We love Lechuza self-watering planters because they are the perfect gift for stylish, busy people. They can be used indoors and outdoors and are easy to use. They can be used for herbs or flowers and if, like us, you tend to kill anything that is green, then they are the perfect present for any plant-killing friends or family.

We reviewed the Lechuza Delta 20. An outdoor self-watering planter with rain overflow function. This complete kit is gorgeous and handy. It makes a perfect present and is so easy to use that even we managed it. It looks perfect on windowsills.

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The Lechuza Delta 20 is available here.

 

 

Christmas Gift List For The Wine Connoisseur

These bottles of wine are perfect as presents, or just for serving to guests.

Christmas Gift List For The Wine Connoisseur

Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 2013 £12.99

Has ripe red fruits of red plum and cherry notes with a lingering spice.

 

Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 £12.99

Aged for 9 months in lightly toasted French oak barrels. Has tastes of dark red fruits, spice and a touch of fresh mint. Has smooth raspberry and cherry flavours.

 

Brancott Estate Terroir Series Sauvignon Blanc 2013 £12.49

This is a special wine. Has tropical fruits complemented by hints of freshly cut herbs. This is elegant, delicious and refined. From majestic.com and tesco.com

 

Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Gris 2013 £10.49

Goes well with salmon, has a slight sweetness. Has ripe notes of nectarine and pineapple with underlying hints of fennel. Available from tesco.com, ocado.com and asda.com

 

Jacob’s Creek Twin Pickings Pinot Grigio 2013 £7.49

This is the perfect aperitif. Has a wonderful hidden sweetness and a dash of Moscato Bianco. Vibrant and fresh with flavours of pear, crisp apple, honeysuckle and hints of lemon. From tesco.com

 

 

Hit TV Shows Spark Baby Name Boom

There’s no doubt that TV has a massive impact on our culture. It affects the music we listen to, it can change our ideas of what we may perceive as what is right or wrong, it influences how we dress and can even change our attitudes towards certain issues.  There is no greater testament to the power of TV however, than its ability to dictate how parents’ name their children.

Of course, TV isn’t unique in this sense but the prevalence of blockbuster TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad and True Blood mean that TV is now right up there with movies and celebrity culture when it comes to influencing parents’ naming choices..

With is in mind, below are some of the biggest shows that have influenced baby names over the last few years.

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Game of Thrones 

The hugely popular HBO series has captured the public’s imagination like nothing else that’s currently on television. Its mix of fantasy, drama and violence which makes it a unique offering and given its popularity, it’s no surprise that there have been a growing number of babies named after its main characters.

Tyrion and Theon both made it onto the 2013 list of baby names. Apparently the names were given to 3 or more boys, with 6 Tyrions and 11 Theons making the list. Whilst relatively speaking these are quite small numbers, given how obscure these names are, it’s very difficult to deny the influence due to the popularity of Game of Thrones.

It’s not just boys’ names that the show has affected though. In 2011, Arya was 711th in the top 1000 baby names in the US. The following year however, it jumped all the way up to 413th, representing a huge leap in popularity.  The name is similarly popular in the UK, with 187 girls named Arya in 2013. There were also 50 baby girls named Khaleesi last year, the same number of babies named Peggy. The popularity of the name is doubtless inspired by the character of Daenerys Targaryen.

The fantasy epic wrapped up its fourth season this year and with the fifth soon to follow, there’s no doubt that it will continue to have an impact on how parents name their babies over the coming years.

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Breaking Bad 

Coming to a close last year, Breaking Bad enjoyed both great critical acclaim and immense popularity with audiences around the world. Whilst it had a cult following for its first few seasons, the more intense the show became, the more people loved it and by the time it reached its fifth and final season it had become a phenomenon.

As you would expect, the names Walter and Skyler have both seen surges in popularity thanks to the  show. Last year there were 58 boys named Walter and 72 girls named Skyler. The fact that Walter would previously have been considered to be a fairly old-fashioned name shows how much a TV show can change peoples’ perceptions in regards to names.

How much influence does TV have? 

Whilst TV shows certainly have an impact on how parents name their children, it’s important not to overstate the influence it has. If you look at the most popular names for both boys and girls it’s clear that in general, parents stick with safe and traditionally popular names, regardless of how trendy a certain name might be at any one time.

It’s no surprise when you think about it – Just because a particular name might be in vogue at the moment, doesn’t mean that will always be the case. Names that are particularly obscure often put parents off. Of course there are also some parents who take the opposite approach however and feel that giving their child a unique name will help them to stand out. These parents are usually the ones who are most likely to give their children offbeat names that are inspired by popular TV shows such as Game of Thrones.

It’s also worth mentioning that it’s sometimes hard to quantify how much of an influence TV shows have, especially when it comes to common names that are generally popular anyway. However as can be seen by the evidence here there really are clear cases where the surge in popularity of a name is down to the influence of a TV show.

 

 

 

Christmas Gift List For Your Favourite Person

Christmas Gift List For Your Favourite Person

Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur

Exotic and beautiful and that is just to look at. It is an all natural liqueur without preservatives.

Domaine de Canton is the world’s first ultra premium ginger liqueur and is handmade in small batches in Jarnac in the heart of Cognac, France. Perfect as an aperitif over ice, after dinner or as a cocktail. £33.00 available at thedrinkshop.com, Harvey Nichols stores, Selfridges.com and Booths.

 

Heidi Klein Beach Candle £36

Gorgeous, stylish and it smells divine. Perfect for any women in your life.

 

Doro – PhoneEasy 632

This would be the perfect gift for grandma. It will also be a gift that lasts as you can call her all of the time. Available here.

 

AromaWorks – Yang Candle

Beautiful and it smells amazing. Is 100% organic and is a relaxing blend of seven different aromatherapy oils including Ho Leaf and Nutmeg. Available here.

 

Spineless Classics – Cinderella print

Spineless Classics – Cinderella print

Spineless Classics are both beautiful and unique. They have the entire works of your chosen novel and a piece of art all on one print. A great gift. From iwantoneofthose.com and houseoffraser.co.uk

 

 

Remescar Review

Scars and stretch marks can really get you down. We should all love our flaws but sometimes it is not easy, especially when in a prominent or inconvenient place. We reviewed Remescar and Remescar Stretch Marks to see if they made a difference.

Remescar says it is a clinically proven treatment that offers a completely new approach and remarkable results in treating new and old scars.

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Remescar stretch marks is an innovative silicone based cream which improves and corrects all types of stretch marks.

A clinical study performed by an independent laboratory showed that it reduces up to 50% of stretch marks severity on stomach, hips and legs in just 28 days!*

By releasing a long lasting and thin silicone barrier it will not only cover the affected skin but also protect the skin and moderate inflammation. It will lead to an excellent integration of the cream into the skin as well. In addition, the moisturizing and reconstructive ingredients will generate immediate and long term hydration of the skin, and optimize the skin’s natural moisture balance.

Thanks to these properties and to its medical device technology, Remescar stretch marks will also reinforce and visually improve the skin surface.

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Silicone based cream for the treatment and prevention of stretch marks

Medical Device Technology
Treats existing stretch marks
Reduces up to 50% of stretch marks severity in just 28 days
Prevents new stretch marks
Silicone film treatment
Immediate and long term hydration
Visually improves the skin surface
Makes the skin stronger and more resistant
With skin reconstructive properties

Does it work? Yes, it gives a genuine improvement. Stretch Marks look much better and do fade, it also seems to stop new ones appearing. 

Remescar Silicone Stretch Marks Scar Cream is available here.

 

Remescar is an easy to use silicone stick designed for scar care. Remescar releases a transparent, thin and silicone base film which creates an ideal healing protective barrier. This helps to maintain the skin’s moisture balance, while aiding the healing of scar tissues resulting from surgery, burns, injuries, acne and stretch marks.

Use Remescar to reduce a scar’s length and height, to soften and flatten the scar tissues, to restore the skin to a more normal colour and texture and to relieve burning, tingling and itching sensations.

Remescar combines the best of both the medical and cosmetic worlds.

The easy to use silicone stick leaves behind an invisible, transparent thin film which creates an optimal protective barrier for the scar to heal and helps to maintain the skin’s moisture balance.

The patented composition of Remescar is based on 3 ingredients that are clinically proven to have a beneficial effect on scars:

The silicone film shield hydrates, protects and restores the upper layer of the skin and stimulates collagen production. It increases the scar elasticity and reduces the redness and itching.
β-glucan has strong calming, protective, and hydrating properties. Besides these properties, it’s an excellent film former. The combination of β-glucan with polymeric film formers such as PVP (Polyvinyl pyrrolidone) and PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) help to accelerate the wound healing process.
Besides the film formation, which is the first and most important action of Remescar, it also contains strong UV filters. It is widely known that scars need to be protected from UV radiation. That is why Remescar incorporates powerful UV-A and UV-B filters.
Features
Remescar reduces new and old scars.
It smoothens and softens the scar tissues.
It helps to restore the skin to a normal color and texture.
It relieves burning, tingling and itching sensations.
It’s a convenient and easy to use stick applicator.
It’s for all areas of the face and the body.
It’s invisible upon application and can even be worn under make up.

 

Does it work? So far we think so. It has made a visible difference to skin. We will continue to use and give an update in a few months.  

Remescar Silicone Scar Stick is available here.

 

 

The Best Christmas Food

We have been getting very lucky at Frost. And very fat too. Just so we can review the best Christmas treats for you. Here it is: the most mouth-watering gifts this Christmas.

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Christmas Igloo Cake £19.95

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Super sweet and made for children. Adults will love it too. Serves 6-8 people and looks too good to eat. Made with light chocolate sponge, smooth white and dark chocolate mousse with a lining of hazelnut craquant, vanilla cream and covered in a thin layer of white chocolate. Divine, just divine.

 

Bûche Amande Abricot £28.95

An alternative to a chocolate cake, this is delicious and refreshing. Fruity and full of flavour. Has edible pearls of gold, loaded with semi-candied apricot pieces and a nutty almond crunch and then wrapped in a light and fluffy sponge with smooth vanilla and almond mile mousse. Stunningly delicious.

 

From http://www.paul-uk.com

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Prestat, chocolatier to Her Majesty The Queen have launched some amazing Christmas chocolate gifts.

Snowman Bauble - Snowball Coconut Truffles £6.95

Father Christmas Bauble – Gin Truffles 60g
£6.95

Very wow. Delicious and VERY alcoholic. Hic.

Father Christmas Bauble – Gin Truffles 60g £6.95

Snowman Bauble – Snowball Coconut Truffles
£6.95 

So unbelievable tasty. Hard not to eat them all at once.

Christmas Chocolate Box (210g) £16

Christmas Chocolate Box (210g)
£16

Impossible to choose a favourite. These are absolute decadence. Each one as delicious as the next.

From Selfridges.com and ocado.com

Shloer Celebration White Bubbly

Shloer Celebration White Bubbly £2.99
This was a particular favourite of our editor as she is pregnant at the moment: alcohol-free white bubbly. It tastes great and gives the joy and sociability of a glass of wine without the alcohol. Shloer Celebration is an alcohol-free bubbly served in a celebratory-style bottle with a popping cork to add extra sparkle and theatre to your special occasions.
The Celebration range comes in two delicious flavours made from sparkling grape juice. Shloer Celebration White Bubbly has a crisp and full bodied flavour, using the very best in white grape juices to create the perfect glass of fizz – no alcohol required! Best served chilled.

RRP £2.99 | 75cl bottles | Available in tesco.com, sainsburys.co.uk, ocado.com and asda.com

 

The Garlic Farm Boxing Day Essentials

£12.95

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Great sauces from The Garlic Farm, all delicious. This Boxing Day give some extra love to your leftover grub. Vamp up your ham, Coronate your cold turkey and Marmalade your Manchego. Three essentials for your post Christmas feasting. Vampire Relish, Coronation Sauce and Onion Marmalade all in a lovely jute bag for the perfect gift.

 

What’s your favourite?